Job Description
Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across industries, delivering work that shapes the future and has societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating an empowering and inclusive environment where everyone can excel.
About The Business Unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution. We provide integrated engineering and project management across the project lifecycle, supporting the energy transition globally.
Overview Of Role
We are recruiting a Senior C&I Engineer to join our Nuclear: Defence and Civil team. The role involves leading and managing the production of C&I designs in line with project requirements and liaising with other disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Execute control and instrumentation work on projects in accordance with design instructions and procedures
Adhere to safety and quality standards, man-hour plans, cost budgets, and project schedules
Identify and plan the C&I scopes of work
Provide input into project planning and execution
Prepare budgets and manpower requirements
Assign work and deliverables to the team with clear scope, quality, and schedule
Review deliverables for required standard and quality
Attend engineering meetings and liaise with other groups and clients as necessary
Ensure solutions meet all discipline-related legal requirements including CDM, safety (including the EDSPS), environmental and site license conditions
Ensure understanding and application of relevant legislation, client and project policies, procedures and design standards
Candidate Specification
Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent
Chartered status and membership of a professional body or near chartership
Technically adept in C&I including:
Design basis to P&ID developments
Systems architecture drawings
Communication and cable selection, routing and cable management drawings
Field instrumentation selection
Control and safety systems including safety PLCs
C&I cabinet design
Instrumentation loop drawings and hook-up diagrams
Instrument Data Sheets
User Requirement Specifications
C&I design reports and specifications
Ability to review and check other engineersโ work
Familiar with advances in C&I technology (fieldbus, wireless systems)
Sound knowledge of relevant standards and CDM legislation
Ability to deliver technically correct documentation to required standards and schedule
Note: Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
Location and Work Arrangements
Locations include Altrincham, Bristol, Glasgow, Derby, and Reading, UK. Hybrid working policies apply to support flexibility and wellbeing.
Benefits and Diversity
Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health plan, wellbeing program, and family health support
Financial wellbeing: pension contributions matching, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits
Lifestyle: generous annual leave, holiday buy/sell options, employee discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave, including paid maternity/adoption leave and shared parental leave
Learning and development: professional subscription and opportunities for mentoring and training
Inclusive networks and social impact initiatives
Additional Information
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Recruiter contact: Erinda Hazizi
Markets: Energy | Discipline: Energy | Job Ref: 12954
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 2, 2026
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Company:
Mott MacDonald
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